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The Tiger Project: War and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Explore the Atlantic Council’s work on current and enduring defense and deterrence issues in the Indo-Pacific, featuring expert commentary, multimedia content, and in-depth analysis.

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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

The Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) informs and shapes the strategies, plans, and policies of the United States and its allies and partners to address the most important rising security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s growing threat to the international order and North Korea’s destabilizing nuclear weapons advancements. IPSI produces innovative analysis, conducts tabletop exercises, hosts public and private convenings, and engages with US, allied, and partner governments, militaries, media, other key private and public-sector stakeholders, and publics.

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Event Recap

Jun 13, 2016

Security Seen as Priority for Megacities

By Mitch Hulse

Densely populated cities need to prioritize safety and security as urbanization rates swell and resources become strained, said Tom Ridge, the first US secretary of homeland security. “We face a remarkable challenge: if you are responsible for the health, safety, and welfare for such dense populations, where do you get the resources to deal with […]

Brazil France

Article

Jun 10, 2016

A Globalized Renminbi: Will it Reshape Latin America?

By André Luiz Soares De Oliveira

This could be a unique opportunity for Latin America to further diversify its trade and investment partners. But policymakers should recognize the pitfalls that come with a currency around which many questions swirls in global financial markets.

China Latin America

In the News

Jun 7, 2016

Manning Quoted by the South China Morning Post on the US-China Economic Summit

By Robert A. Manning

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China

In the News

Jun 6, 2016

Huntsman and Gopalaswamy in the Huffington Post: Recalibrating Indo-US Ties: High Politics Not at the Expense of Low Politics

By John Huntsman

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India United States and Canada

In the News

Jun 6, 2016

Manning Quoted by International Business Times on Chinese Trade Policy

By Robert A. Manning

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 5, 2016

Manning in Global Times: S&ED Crucial, but not Enough in Twilight of Obama Era

By Robert Manning

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China

In the News

Jun 4, 2016

Dupont Joins Al Jazeera English to Discuss the South China Sea

By Alan Dupont

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China

In the News

Jun 3, 2016

Bensahel in The National Interest: Keep Troop Levels Steady in Afghanistan: An Open Letter to the President

By Nora Bensahel

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Afghanistan

Atlantic Council Strategy Paper Series

Jun 2, 2016

Shape, steer, and sustain: a US strategy for the new global economic order

By Robert D. Hormats

Ten years ago, most observers predicted a period of smooth sailing for the world economy. Today, the world looks very different. To better deal with this new global economic environment, the United States requires a new strategy for the twenty-first century. That strategy should enable the country to shape, steer, and sustain a new global economic order that accomplishes several key objectives underpinning prosperity and stability for greater numbers of Americans.

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 29, 2016

Cunningham Quoted by the Nation on Terrorist Safe Havens in Pakistan

By James B. Cunningham

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Pakistan

Experts

Events